as in trivialities
something of little importance
socialites whose lives were almost entirely consumed by fripperies
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Noun
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Enjoy them as-is, in fruit trifles or parfaits, as part of a fruit salsa or salad, or blended into smoothies.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Sky-high trifles, rich and creamy puddings, homemade candy– the holidays are a great time for decadent desserts.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
13 Nov. 2025
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Photos of the scene showed a building in the Kato Business Square producing a heavy black smoke.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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At least two protesters were taken into custody after troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety deployed smoke canisters to contain the crowd after protestors refused to disperse.—
Elizabeth Zavala,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Fripperies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fripperies. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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